Sunday, January 18, 2015

New Pathfinder Cleric Subdomains for the World of Xhuul

Back in the 3.5 D&D days, I recall there being a ton of cleric domains for the myriad of dieties, especially for the Forgotten Realms setting, over time new domains were added. Two domains that are not represented in the Pathfinder rules are the Vermin and Ooze domains. I made up my own version for my campaign, but classified them as subdomains since they really only pertain to two specific dieties, Anansi and Gyugoolagutha. This will give a little more flavor to those followers who worship these two goddesses.

Vermin Subdomain

Associated Domain: Animal

Diety: Anansi

Granted Powers:
You can take on the traits of vermin as well as control and summon insects.

Chitinous
Limb (Sp): As a free
action, your hands and arms become insect-like. Your unarmed strikes
do not provoke attacks of oppurtunity, deal lethal piercing damage
and gain a bonus on damage equal to ½ level (minimum +1). You also
get a +2 divine bonus to Climb checks. When using this ability you
cannot carry any weapons, shield or other object in your hands while
they are transformed. You can use this ability a number of rounds per
day equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier.

Sense
the Prey (Ex): At 8th
level, you gain Tremorsense in a 30' radius.

Granted Powers:
You can manipulate slime and alter your body to take on the
characteristics of oozes.

Acid
Touch (Sp): As a
standard action you can make a melee touch attack and deal 1d6 acid
damage a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier.

Squishy
Resistance (Ex): At 8th
level your body is more fluid and alien in appearance. Reduce by 50%
any damage caused by a critical hit and snaek attack damage.
Further, you get a +4 sacred bonus to Escape Artist checks and CMD to
resist being tripped.